Today’s service will be held indoors in the sanctuary as an in-person service and also live streamed at this link.  Click on “live” for the live stream.  Join us!   

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Gathering Music        “Arioso” by J.S. Bach               Polly Dunford & Laurie Gentry                                         Arrangement for flute by George Barrere. 1916,                                                                            Renewed 1943 by G. Schirmer, Inc.    All rights reserved.

Welcome and Announcements                               Bonnie Marsden                  

Special Music                   “Grace”                             Polly Dunford  & Laurie Gentry                                        by Richard S. Williams, 1991. ALRY Publications Etc., Inc.   All rights reserved

Call to Worship

Leader:  Come, let us set aside the world’s measure of success.

People:  We gather to remember that life is more than possessions.

Leader:  The Holy calls us to be rich in love, not in things.

People:  We come to build not bigger barns, but a bigger table.

All:  Let us worship the God of grace, generosity, and justice.

Opening Hymn       “Love the Lord Your God”                          Hymnal #62

Love the Lord your God with all your heart.

Love the Lord your God with all your soul.

Love the Lord your God with all your mind.

Love the Lord your God with all that you are.        

Scripture Lesson              Luke 12:13-21                   

Sermon                    “Prosperity Reimagined”                            Dr. Keith Ray

Thoughts to Ponder:  In a culture that constantly tells us to strive for more—more money, more stuff, more status—Jesus tells a story that flips that script entirely.

He reminds us that our lives are not defined by what we own, or what position we hold,  but by how we live, love, and give.

This Sunday, we reflect on what it means to be "rich toward God" in a world that worships wealth.  We’ll consider how the pursuit of possessions can leave us spiritually empty—and how a life of generosity and purpose can lead to true abundance.

What are we storing up?  And for whom are we living?  How might we imagine a better kind of prosperity, rooted in compassion, community, and grace?

Let’s consider together.

Joys and Concerns 

Prayers of the People 

Closing Hymn           “This Is My Commandment”                 Handout

By Jim and Jean Strathdee. 1994.  Desert Flower Music. All rights reserved.

This is my commandment that you love one another that your joy may be full.

This is my commandment that you love one another that your joy may be full.

That your joy may be full, that your joy may be full.

This is my commandment that you love one another that your joy may be full.

Benediction        

Discussion 

Shalom  (meaning - “May you be well and whole and in communion with all creation.”)

Shalom, my friends, Shalom, my friends, Shalom, Shalom.

Till we meet again, Till we meet again, Shalom, Shalom.                         *************************************************************************************

Calendar of Service -  

August 3 - Julie Tovey from New Foundations Home for Children

August 10 - Steve Morgan

August 17 - Keith Ray

August 24 - Keith Ray

August 31 - Keith Ray

Outdoor services are being suspended until the weather cools - late summer/early fall.                                                                *********************

Tom Wright reported that his church in New York just sent New Foundations a donation of $920 as part of their tithing.

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PFLAG Chapter will have a Game Night on Saturday, July 26, from 5-8 pm at church.  Join us for a fun-filled evening of games, laughs, and good vibes!  Bring your favorite game and snack.

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The next Meet & Eat group will be on Wednesday, August 6, at 5:30 pm.  Meet at Da Vinci’s Italian Restaurant at 194 Civic Center Blvd., Anderson.

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A special GAMAC fundraising event is Ray McGee’s Jazz Club featuring Willmatic & Friends at The Bleckley Station on September 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Table seating with food and drinks is $75/person or $600/table of 8.

For tickets and information about the 2025/2026 GAMAC concert season visit www.gamac.org or call (864) 231-6147.

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Bible Study meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm through Zoom.  If you’d like to be added to the Zoom invite list, contact Cynthia at cynthiakwarner@mac.com.

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Please remember to donate non-perishable food items to AIM (Anderson Interfaith Ministries).  An extra item when you shop is a great help to others in our community.

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Are you interested in becoming a member of NACCP?  Would you like to make this community your spiritual home?  Please contact Keith at keithdray@gmail.com or at 864-508-1530.

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